iTunes Editors’ Notes

Rob Zombie's fifth solo album adds Marilyn Manson drummer Ginger Fish to a lineup that already features Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5. At this juncture in 2013, it's Zombie who's keeping the flames of hell, shock rock, and B-movie deliciousness alive. With John 5—a respected guitarist who pens regular columns for guitar magazines—cowriting the material, there's no shortage of music to go with Zombie's horror-punk lyrics. Tunes like "Dead City Radio and the New Gods of Supertown," Teenage Nosferatu P***y," and "White Trash Freaks" continue his trademarked silliness and primal rock-god status. A cover of Grand Funk Railroad's "We're an American Band" is surprisingly melodic and inventive, considering how crowd-pumping the tune naturally is. (The cowbell reigns supreme—no worries!) A tune like "Ging Gang Gong De Do Gong De Laga Raga" jams exactly as you'd expect. When you have as recognizable a brand of music as Rob Zombie, that's as good as it gets for any artist.

Customer Reviews

Album Review A Perfect Example Of Someone Who Doesn't Understand RZ?

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SouthernBadfish

The author of this album review clearly has some ill will towards Rob Zombie. It's not "hard to say what Rob Zombie is at this juncture". He is an accomplished filmmaker and musician; creator of innovative new genres in both fields (admired by some, hated by others). Here Zombie is portrayed as some confused punk just breaking onto the music and film scene. His blend of "cheap rock & roll and B-movie exploitation" has brought him success and millions of dollars. But clearly, no matter how successful you become, you can't earn respect; at least not from close-minded Apple employees who bash artists simply because they don't understand or appreciate their genre of work. Shame on you.

Outstanding!

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Shockwave22

Best album from Rob Zombie in a long time. Much, much better then hellbilly deluxe 2!

Very Nice

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Brax03

Best stuff he has put out in a while. I liked Rock and Roll (In A Black Hole) best. Good album overall though.

Biography

Born: January 12, 1966 in Haverhill, MA

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

The longtime frontman for metal superstars White Zombie, Rob Zombie was born Robert Cummings on January 12, 1966, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, forming the group soon after moving to New York City circa 1985. He subsequently worked as a bike messenger, porn magazine art director, and production assistant for the classic children's TV series Pee-Wee's Playhouse, concurrently leading White Zombie through a series of cult-favorite indie releases; the success of their 1992 major-label debut, La Sexorcisto:...